Urban Volunteers


To sign up, contact Maggie at maggie@urbanvolunteers.org.	October 26 - "Wines to Dine For" Hosted by Chicago Common WHEN: October 26, 2007, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (meet at 5:15) To sign up, contact Maggie at maggie@urbanvolunteers.org. WHERE: Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe Street Harbor View Larger Map WHAT: On Friday, October 26, 2007, Chicago Commons will host its fourth annual wine tasting and auction at the beautiful Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe Harbor. Guests will experience fine wines, paired with delectable epicurean delights, and taste--and bid on--an amazing selection of unusual, delicious and affordable wines. We at Urban Volunteers will provide our help by pouring wine, everyone will want to get a taste of their possible bids and so will we. Let's meet at the Monroe Street Harbor at 5:15 p.m. then we will be headed in and get a quick orientation at 5:30 p.m. Event starts at 6:00 p.m. Dress attire is dressy, urban artsy but no jeans, no gym shoes or sandals will be allowed. About Chicago Common: Chicago Commons was founded in 1894 as a Settlement House on the Near West Side of Chicago, a neighborhood then populated by recent immigrants who were vulnerable to the largely un-regulated growth of industrial, urban America. Over the past 112 years, the face of our society has changed dramatically, but our mission remains the same--to partner with individuals, families and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination and isolation. Chicago Commons focuses its efforts on improving well-being at the most vulnerable stages of life--primarily serving children, youth, and the elderly. They impact the lives of nearly 10,000 people each year, serving families that live in neighborhoods impacted by high rates of poverty with limited educational and economic resources. The majority of their service is targeted to three Chicago neighborhoods--West Humboldt Park, Pilsen and New City (Back of the Yards). To sign up for this project contact Maggie at maggie@urbanvolunteers.org.